Fun Experiences and The Past

This Thursday, a lot of fun experiences came my way. The most awaited time of my Zoology life came, we will dissect a frog. But the ironic part about it is, we don't have anything, neither do we have materials for dissecting, nor do we have a dissecting pad. How did we survived you ask? Read and learn.

During our Zoology, when the class was divided, I was shocked that maybe we will do a practicum or some kind. I thought for sure that it couldn't be disecting because it was too early for that. But when I saw their materials and my classmates told me about it, my doubts were gone. We will surely dissect right now. I was very excited and nervous at the same time. When we were asked to prepare the materials, I was worried, thinking that we won't be able to do it.

Our group was divided and they got the frog and the dissecting pad while the other group, had pity on us and lent us some of their materials. After an hour, we were able to dissect a frog successfully and know its parts. I was so happy that we were able to do it no matter what, and of course very thankful to group 2, who has been a great help to us. It proved that no matter what the hindrances are, there is always a way on how to do what you want.

Another fun experience I had is during this Friday, during Ajae's birthday. Whenever we don't have classes and free time, we were taking pictures of everyone. Then during the recess in the afternoon, Ajae gave a treat to everyone. We also took pictures of the event and had fun together.

After doing that, we had zoology and after doing our seatwork, we went to the other side of the room and checked out the ones who are dissecting. I had also looked at the microscope and saw the structure of the red blood cell of the frog.After that, we just stayed in the room and took pictures for our requirements in intrams.

Then, this Saturday, I had been reminiscing about the past. We went to Magallanes church because of the fellowship. In there, we sang 3 songs, in the Sabbath school, divine and during the A.Y program.It was so fun being in there.We also had lunch and we were able to listen to the testimony and the concert of andrew, a gifted blind, who can play the piano very well. He told stories about his life, and how God has been very good to him ever since. He shared his talent to everyone and each one of us was blessed.

After that, before going home, I met classmates there and chatted with them for awhile. we were talking about the past and updating each other about our present lives. We also visited my other classmate, Mack, and greeted him belated happy birthday, since his birthday was also last Friday, September 26. It was so fun being able to see my classmates again after a long period of time. I sure did enjoy this week.

The Person Whom I Most Admire

The person whom I most admire and had made a significant change in my life is my mom. It is all thanks to her that I am here now but more importantly, of what I am now. Even though she has always been around when I was young, I never realized that slowly, she is training me to be stronger and tougher so that I can face the storm of problems that might come my way. She has also a strong faith in God and she always reminds us never to forget to ask for God's help whenever we are facing trials which can make us stronger.

She has always been there whenever I am down and she will always cheer me up. She has been my wall, where I can lean on in times of problems. She has been giving me some advices about my problems and is always trying to reach my hand whenever i am about to drown and fall. She is always smiling and she never shows a crying face. I can say that she is indeed strong and she wants me to become one too.

I have always looked up to her on how she can manage to balance her life. Now that she is working abroad and I can only see her whenever we visit there, I feel sad cause she cannot be there always just like before when I need her. But when I thought of what she had taught me, I will be strengthened by those and be ready to face tomorrow.

2 Special Days

This Friday, a lot has happened to me. First, during the morning, after having our recess, we were called out to the gym and asked to stay in the pavilion for the elimination of the on the spot speech. I was so nervous that My hands felt really cold. When we were about to draw our number, luckily I was not the first instead I was the 8th to speak in front of everyone. One by one, we were called out to talk in the stage.

Finally when I was next, I was informed of the topic as Global warming. I was really tensed and could not think properly. Later on, still not done constructing my speech, the one before me went downstage meaning it is my turn already! I was nervous thinking about what I have to say. At first, everything went smoothly, but then when I have nothing to say, I stopped already and realized that it was a total disaster! Anyway throughout the day I felt really depressed of what had happened but fortunately, I have friends beside me that tried to comfort me, and it helped a lot.

Then that night, I prepared myself for another musical evening. I am one of the main characters so I was also nervous about it. We produced a musical performance just like one from a theater except ours is a shorter version and is about the events in the Bible. It was good overall and I was happy that i was a part of it. And the fact that the people who watched enjoyed, it makes me feel proud and was worth giving effort for.

This Saturday is another important day for me. After the normal service, we had our lunch and went to church at exactly 12:30 pm. We prepared for our journey to Tubuan church in Silang. I had a couple of fun experiences while traveling together with our co-choir members. When we arrived there, we were warmly welcomed by the church members. Then we went backstage to prepare for the first part of the concert.

Then later on, we were introduced and we walked on stage and sang the songs we prepared for them. After singing the 8 songs for the fist part., we went backstage and went inside to participate in the activity. It is all about forming a sentence about a Christian’s belief starting from the first letter of the names of the members.

There were 10 groups in all and I was in the 2nd group. We had a lot of fun and we were acquainted with each other. Then we went back and sang the remaining songs for the second part. After that, we were introduced one by one and went home. After sunset, while still traveling, we sang love songs together and it was really fun. We enjoyed this whole trip and it sure was a thing to remember.

Tiring but Fun...

This Sunday is one of those important days for me. We have been preparing for this day to come since last week. We had been continuously practicing for this big event. Every year, our town is celebrating Maragondon Day. I have only attended this a couple of times and just watch out for the special events, but i had never imagined that today, I will be able to participate in the program.

You see, our choir was asked to sing for the doxology at this said event. We had been practicing one song since early in the morning. The program will start at 7 o' clock so we decided to meet up at 6:00 am in the church for vocalizations and one last practice. After that, we decided to go and just meet backstage together.

When we reached bayan, we hurriedly went backstage and saw all of them waiting. After we had been introduced, we went onstage and started singing. We sang the song "You are the Light". It was nerve-wracking as usual, whenever I see a lot of people staring at me and watching me. During the song, all eyes are on us, so after singing, I was relieved being able to do all I can.

Then next is the national anthem, which was led by the band. After singing another hymn, we went down and prayed and said our thanks to God. We had our photos taken as a remembrance for this day, the start of our stardom...hehehe. Even though it sounds simple, for me, it is something worth treasuring.

Later on, we had breakfast together and decided to watch the street dancing when we're done. Then, we looked for a good spot and waited there. One by one, the dancers from each school arrived. You can see that it was well prepared by just looking at their cute, native and colorful costumes.

Even the elementary students are good in dancing. Makes me jealous of not having talent for dancing(hehehe). After them, next is our school. I was cheering and shouting. I wanted to encourage them and give them my full support. I even saw my other classmates in the parade. Then after that, I met up with my groupmates and bought materials for our project in arts.

I went to Jen's house and we did our project together. We were using my iPod while doing the design on the bottle. I am the artist while jen is my worker. Well, she is the one who came up with the idea and did most of the work, while I'm the one who sketched the design and gave my ideas on the color and helped as well.

We were a good pair.I had lunch with her since we were not able to finish at once. After eating, we went back to work. At about past 3 o' clock, I said my good bye and went home. It sure was a tiring but fun day.

Musical Night

This Friday is special. After classes, I went home and got dressed. I received a message later on telling me that we will be having practice for the special program this night. I hurriedly went to church and participated in the choir practice.

After that I went home and prepared together with my cousin for our instrumental number. We have been practicing since a few days ago. I find time, for about 30 minutes, to practice my violin. After that, I went to church at about 7:00 pm. The program started off with singing praises to God. Then we had the opening prayer to consecrate this musical night to God. After that, the participants were introduced to the congregation.

Then we had an activity wherein we will be given a problem, solve it and the answer(in numbers) will be looked at in the church hymnal and will be sang by the group. We had a lot of fun. We just guessed until we got the right answer. Then next to that we had the first part. We had the solo singers and our choir for opening the first part of this musical night. A lot of talented singers from our church took part in it.

Then we had the second part. The main point of this part is all about duets. We had couples and lovers singing together. we were also included in that part since we will be playing our instruments together( flute and violin). It was really nerve-wracking...I was really nervous though it is not my first time to play. I was happy though and proud of the outcome since I know that I did my best. Then next to us was the instrumental number of the Spring wind Ensemble as well.

After that, we preceded with the third part. It was a combination of trios and quartets. They were all talented and blesessed by God with all of those voices. Then to close it all of, our church pastor was requested to sing solo for the first time. It was followed by our closing song; "Good Old Gospel" and then followed by the closing prayer. we bid evryone goodbye and went home. I sure feel blessed by hearing those songs of praises to God. My spiritual faith was once more revived and this will serve as my strength.